The single location for Vrijeschool Helianthus is getting closer. Due to the growth in student numbers, the educational space that the school moved into in 2015, BMV Molenberg, became too small.
Woonpunt and the municipality of Heerlen want to build a care center on the vacant lot on Kasteellaan in Meezenbroek. To this end, they signed a letter of intent on September 26. We will first investigate whether the construction of such a center is feasible.
Ten Limburg mining municipalities, the Province of Limburg, and the Ministry of Climate and Green Growth (KGG) are kicking off a new phase in tackling mining damage in Limburg. The focus is on repairing mining damage to people's homes in South Limburg. The first step is a new website.
During its meeting on September 24, the municipal council of Heerlen unanimously approved the introduction of the Special Measures for Metropolitan Problems Act (Wbmgp). With this decision, an official application will be submitted to the national government.
The council presents a balanced budget for 2026 to the municipal council. In order to continue investing, a change of course was necessary. Thanks to temporary government contributions and the release of reserved funds, among other things, the cost increase for residents will remain limited.
To mark International Day of Older Persons, residents of Heerlen aged 55 and over can visit three museums in the city free of charge on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October. Upon presentation of their ID, people aged 55 and over will be granted free admission to Hoensbroek Castle, the Dutch Mining Museum, SCHUNCK, and De Vondst. This is the third time this promotion has been held.
Roel Wever , chairman of the Parkstad Limburg City Region, Roel Wever in The Hague yesterday to represent the region on the day the Queen's Speech was delivered and the budget was presented.
On Sunday, September 21, during International Peace Day, Peace Platform Heerlen, in collaboration with the municipality, is organizing a Peace Walk in Heerlen-Centrum.
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